Class of 2013

Antioch High School 1964

When Elray Laughlin was on a roll, the opposing team didn’t stand much of a chance. The 1964 Antioch High School graduate sent 53 batters back to the dugout in 35 innings pitched. Read More “Elray Laughlin”

What compels a person to devote most of their free hours to helping kids, with very little offered in return, other than an occasional “Thanks, Coach?” LeRoy Murray, who has spent four decades as a volunteer for recreation and school teams, does it for the love of the game. Read More “Leroy Murray”

Antioch High School 1976

Varsity coach Sal Siino called Dennis Opsal “the finest high school football prospect I’ve seen in the Foothill and Diablo Valley Athletic Leagues.” “Big Opie” was a defensive tackle starter for the Antioch High Panthers as a junior in 1974, but it was as a senior that his prep football career took off. Read More “Dennis Opsal”

Antioch High School 1987

Golf has been Scott Olds’ life since his days as a “range boy” at the Antioch city golf course. At age 11, he won the Antioch Junior Golf Championship shooting an 89 for 18 holes. As a 7th grader in 1981 he beat his father, Jim. He defeated older brother Ron a year later by one stroke, shooting a 78 to Ron’s 79. Read More “Scott Olds”